What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Performance Specialist position at Aquila | On-Site Health & Fitness Management?
About Aquila
Aquila is a leader in fitness and well-being, dedicated to empowering organizations by optimizing the health and performance of their workforce. With over 30 years of experience, we bring expertise in managing fitness centers and wellness programs for prestigious clients. Our mission is to elevate the well-being of every individual we serve through tailored solutions, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.
Aquila's Human Performance Specialist assists in overseeing fitness center programs, assists members in safe and effective exercise and performs a wide range of technical exercise and administrative duties in health/fitness center.
The salary range for this position is $25-$28 hourly depending on experience, plus company benefits listed below. The start date for the position will be in 1-2 months. Candidates must be able to work in person 40 hours a week, 8 hours daily, Monday-Friday.
At Aquila, we want all of our people to be healthy, happy and grow with us. You will enjoy all of the following benefits at Aquila:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and Disability coverage
- Two weeks paid vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education reimbursements
- Service bonuses
- Commuter pre-tax benefits
- Fitness retailers discount programs
- 401k plan with company match
Responsibilities include:
- Act as liaison on-site with Aquila's client contact
- To make recommendations and assist in the formulation of fitness center policies and plans
- To supervise and monitor exercise participants, perform exercise assessments, and exercise prescription
- To teach group fitness movement classes
- Conduct personal fitness training sessions with members of fitness center
- To assist with selection and supervision of one other team member
- Prepare reports as needed regarding the fitness center operations
- Supervise exercise areas
- Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
- Perform exercise assessments and prescribe exercise upon American College of Sports Medicine guidelines
- Conduct safe and effective assessments including cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and body composition analysis; evaluate and interpret data and identify high risk participants and special populations
- Aid members - spotting and equipment usage
- Explain all equipment
- Ensure the maintenance, cleanliness and safety of all equipment
- Adhere to departmental and club policies and procedures
- Adhere to client’s policies and procedures
- Attend staff meetings
- Assist in wellness and fitness promotions and external events
- Perform daily administrative duties
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or related field, OR an active, NCCA accredited National Fitness Certification - (ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, NCSF, NCCPT or AFAA) (can be obtained within 90 days of hire)
- Active CPR/BLS certification
- 1-2 years experience supervisory and fitness experience
Skills required:
- Strong organizational and managerial skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Customer service oriented
- Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office Products & Network Internet
- Modern principles and practices of organization, administration, budget, and management
- Acts with a sense of urgency
- Excellent communication, organizational and management skills
- Detail oriented, punctual and motivating
All candidates must be able to complete a federal security clearance background check.
All candidates must be able to complete a criminal background check.
Aquila is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.
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